"the clock is ticking. we people out of harms way." move mandatory evacuations are underway in ocean city.we're live from the part of maryland that's right in hurricane irene's path.. what you need to do ánoww to stayysafe. 3 &p winning touchdown nats natsand.. the ravens take down the redskins.. by a narrow margin.why this game- winning

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3 mandatory evacuations are in place for ocean city... ahead of hurricane irene. roughly 200-thousand people are being told to get out... as the storm moves in closer to the coasttat a high stakes emergency management meeting thursday nighh... town officials made the call. :"...that's a lot of water for this island. when you take all

of the factoos and the combination of putting them together, this is unppecedented for this community. this is glory with steroids." at the city's amusement pier... they're already stacking sandbags and preparing to board up with plywood. mmgan gilliland joins us live from ocean city.. where they're bracing for the worst.m? megan? 3

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in annapolis... officials there say they're preparing for the worst.they want to make sure they're ready to handle a hurricane similar to isabel... in 2003.that storm caused major flooding... and millions of dollars in damage. this morning... city officials will be stationed at least three different locations... handing out sandbags to annapolis residents. the same is true for baltimore.city officials will be handing out sandbags to folks who need them.it's all in preparation for the big stor. storr.candace dold is live in fells point to show us how you can take a few simple steps to stay safe. safe.take a look at this... tons of sand line broadway and

thames street. mayor stephanie rawlings blake has made this available so baltimore city residents can have sandbags to protect their . property. this comes after the threat of storm surge and flooding like many experienced with hurricane isabel.isabel flooded low lying areas in baltimore's inner harbor eight years ago.at the furniture store, su casa, two feet of water were dumped into the warehouse.nnw, workers are moving the furniture to higher ground in hopes they don't need to relive the nightmare. 54:28 we didn't prepare for that 29 and so we came in at about 7 o'clock that morning and literrally had things floating around in the don't waat to go through that again laughs 39 workers have been putting in time around the clock to get ready for irene.you should start to work now as well.. all of this sand will be available until it is gone.. the mayor wants you to bring a car capable of carrying heavy sand bags and bring a shovvl in case all are being used.you should also have proof of residency or ownership with you. 3 3 3

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latest on hurricann irene.we have continuing coverage as she makes her way through maryland.saturday you can join us at 7-30 p-m and again for fox45 news at ten. ten.sunday we'll be on the air at 10 a-m... then again on the news at ten.the latest information can always be found at fox baltimore dot com and at facebook dot com slash fox baltimore. coming up... the ravens pulled off a vvctory last night... with a win against the redskins.we'll share some of the highlights... minutes from now you're watching fox 45 mornnng news.. all local.. all morning. ((bump out)) ((break 1))

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coming up... the dedication ceremony... for the new m-l-k memorial... is postponed because oo hurricane irene.when it will likely be rescheduled. and a big win for the ravens last night... after defeaaing the redskins.we'll share some of the highlights... next. news.. all local.. all morning. ((break 2)) & 3

newwthis morning... a hearing is scheduled today... for the man charged with murdering a law school graduate from maryland.25-year old stephen mcdaniel is accused of killing 27-year old lauren giddings in june.the two were reportedly next-door neighbors... and classmates.giddings was last seen on june 25th.her dismembered body was found days later. a man charged with conspiring from the maryland historical - society... appears in court today.24- year old jason savedoff is expected o enter

a plea.he was the assistant to art historian barry landau. both are facing charges.landau pleaded not guilty and was released. and because of hurricane irene.. the martin luther king dedication that was scheduled for this weekend... in d-c ... has been post poned.according to the c-e-o of the m-l-k junior national memorial foundation... it will now take place sometime in september or october.the last event for the weekend willl be a national prayer service on saturday. week three of pre- season football.. .and it's a good one for the ravens. ravens.the ravens took on the washington redskins at home... and won-- but not by a lot. it started out rough for the ravens...joe flacco had troubbe taking down the redskins' deangelo hall.gging into the fourth quarter... with two minutes left ... the ravens were trailing 31 to 27. tyrod taylor lofts it or anthony allen... but he drops it!the ravens get it back, ttough...first and goal at the 9.taylor hits and open brandon

jones and dives for glory. originally ruled out.. .they review it and say he scored! the ravens lead with 22 secondssleft.they beat the redskins.. 34 to 31.here's what head coach john harbaugh had to say about the avens's victory. that play that uh...alot of guys came up withhsome plays. plays.the ravens next game is thursday , september first... against the falcons. coming up... we're keeping an eye on the storm... that's headed our way. which parts of maryland are expected to get hit the worst. selena gomez nats artists... getting ready too perform at the maayland state fair.we're giving you a

behind-the scnes look... next. you're watching fox 45 morning news.. all local.. all morning.

fried oreos... a ride on the ferrii wheel and the buzzer ringing to crown a new winner at a game.they are the usual

sights and sounds at the maryland state fair.but you will also hear performances from well known singers. candace doll gives us a preview of the sounds of summer you'll hear during the 11 best days of summer. pummer. (((pkgg)) the 130th maryland state fair kicks off on a high note. teen stage friday... during fox45 day at the fair.you might recognize selena from her early days as an actress on the disney channel. nats: disney channelbut she is now known in the music industry. nats: naturally selena is the lead singer of the pop band "selena gomez & the scene".the band has released two gold albums and two platinum singles..including this one... who says.(((nats: who says) selena dates teen earthrrb

justin bieber... who performed at the maryland state fair last year.she promises to follow in his footsteps and put on a memorable show.sot 1:01:07-im going to have wardrobe changes, dancers, fun screens in the background, so basically i wanted it to be a huge party for my fans.and don't be surprised if you fiid her hanging out near the food vendors..sheeis a fan of the traditional fair food.sot 1:02:57-i like fried oreos, turkey legs, and corn on the cobbcoontry mega star blake shelton will be hanging out at the maryland state fair too, but he has his sights n different food...nats: you'll beemy sugar babyi'll be your sweet iced tea"honey bee" is one of the songs fans will want to hear when blake performs labor day weekend.it set a new record for the fastest single to hit gold by a male country singer.hooeybee is from his latest album "red river blue", a project that makes him proud. shelton says: i really do think it's the best i can do. i talked my wife into singing on it with me and i got martina mcbride &pto sing on it with me which i a dream come true and other then that its my dream album that's just one of blake's recent milestones.he also shot to mainstream stardom on the premiere season of the voice" .he admits he had to adjust to the new role.sheltoo ssys: before i hit that send button on twitter, i take that extra 5 seconds o go, wait a minute ... who's going to be offended by this?blake will perform on saturday, september third.

nats: on sunday, the fourth,, you will get to hear "all time low"... a punk band from baltimorenats:the bandmembers are putting maryland in the national spotlight...their recent major label debut, "dirty work" hit number six on the billboard top 200 chart. nats:having fun at the fair... i'm candace dold. we have your ticket to everything going on at the 130th maryland state fair. fox455is the media sponsor again this year and we'll air a 30 minute special called "fun at the fair" tonight at 6 o'clock on the c-w baltimore. coming up... preparing for the . worrt."i'm not stupid. yea my boat's worth a quarttr of a million dollars, but on the other aspect, if i'm dead it don't matter." matter."some tips you might not think oo... when preparing for a hurricane. ((megan live tease))you're watching fox 45 morninggnews.. all local.. all morning. ((break 4)) 3

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fells point - hurrrcane tips you probably wouldn't think of of4- it is unlikely that your pet will 3 have a place in a motel or hotel. keep this in mind, and try to find alternate housing like pet-friendly hotels and motels or dog boarding kennels in areas out of the path of the storm until it is safe to return home. 3

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3 time is running out... for time is running time is running out... for residents and visitors in ocean city. city.:"the clock is ticking. we have about sixty hours to move people out of harms way." a mandatory evacuation is now in place... and people have just hours to evacuate the area.nearly 200-thoussnd people are being told to leave. the anouncement came thursday emergency meeting. stakes - megan gilliland joins us live from ocean city.. where they're bracing for the worst.m? megan? 3 3

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closee to home... some residents in annapolis say they understand the risks associated with the storm... and aren't taking any chances. chances."i'm not stupid. yea my boat's worth a quarter of a million dollars, but on the other aspect, if i'm dead it don't matter." matter."emergency officials have plans in place to evacuate... if conditions are severe. they want to make sure they're ready to handle a hurricane similar to isabel... in 2003. that storm caused major flooding... and millions of dollars in damage.this morning... city officials will be stationed at least three different locations... handing out sandbags to annnpolis residents. as hurricane irene continues its track towards our area, baltimore city is preparing for potentially major damage. candace dold is livv in fells point to show us hhw you can brace for the storm. storm. take a llok at this... mounds of sand line

the street here at roadwayy anddthames street. mayor stephanie rawlings blake has made this available so residents can make sandbags to protect their roperty. this comes after the threat of many experienced with hurricane isabel. isabel flooded low lying areas ii baltimore's inner harbor eight years ago. the mayor knows areas like fells point could be hit hard again. i know that this is a low lying area, its a flood prone area and i wanted ot make sure that i came down here to make sure we had enough sand to distribute to the communities, its very important that we operate in parternship and i wanted to make sure e did everything to be a good partner pprtner crews have been working around the clock to make surr everybody has access to the tons of sand here. all of this sand will be available until it ii gone.. the mayor wants you to bring a car capable of carrying heavy sand bags and bring a shovel in case all are being used.you should also have proof of residency or ownership with you.

3 3 3 3&stay tuned to fox45 for the latest on hurricane irene.we have continuing coverage as she makes her way through

maryland.saturday you can join us at 7-30 p-m and again for fox45 news at en. ten.sunday we'll be on the air at 10 a-m... then again on the news at ten.the latest information can always be com and attfacebook dot com slash fox baltimore. coming up... the look at the lastest storm models... as hurricane irene makes her approachhto land. meteorologist teve fertig has the most up-to-date information.. next.you're watchinggfox 45 morning news.. all l meteorologist))

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new this morning... we're continuing to track hurricane irene... as she makes her way up the coast.this is the latest radar... showing her path.the storm is headed toward the outer banks in north carolina... before making her way closer to maryland. when she does reach maryland... this is wheree she's expected to make the most impact.you're taking a live look from ocean city... where a mandatory evacuation is now underway.roughly 200- thousand people are being told to get out before 5 o'clock tonight. and in fells point... emergency prepartions are

underway.officials are hhnding out sandbags to residents... ahead of the stoom.you're also being reminded to ssay inside... and prepare for the worst. hurricane irene is barreling toward maryland and residents are being warned to prepare. ocean city is one the areas exppcted to be hardest hit ...and evacuations have already started there. but none of us are out of the woods ith this storm. eddie hopkins with maryland's emergency management agency joins us this morning with words of -ocean city is evacuating .. what are you monitoring there-major concerns for rest of -major concerns 3 -major concerns for rest of

maryland ... power outages .. trees down. ... flooding-final preps people should do today-don't go outside in the middle of it unless -&iy

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robertson teaches on the signs p the eleven best days of summer start today! the 130th maryland state fair kkcks off at the fai. fairgrounds.this morning we are joined by grove miller... the chairman of the fair... to give us a little preview of the fair.good morning!

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130tt maryland state fair. fox45 is the media sponsor again this year and we'll air a 30 minute special called o'clock on the c-w baltimore.6 and we want to get you to thh shhw for free! free! the maryland state fair starts tonight... and runs through september 5th. fox45 is the proud meeia sponsor of the state fair. faii.selena gomez will perform on tonight... which is fox44 night at the fair.blake september third.and "all ttme low" will be in concerr on sunday september fourth. fourth.we want to get you into the fair for free.the 10th caller right now at 410- 481-4545 wins a family 4- pack of tickets to the maryland state fair. cooing up in our 7 o'clock models... as hurricane irene makes her approach to land. the most up-to-date information... next. ((megan live tease)) you're watching fox 45 morning

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3 wwnning touchdown nats natsand.. the ravens take doww the redskins.. by a narrow margin.why this game- winning play.. was almost ruled ouu. 3 3 today is friday, august 26th. 3 - team coverage - megan in ocean city- candace in fells point - hurricane tips yoo probably wouldn't think of of5- designate a spot, in the hall closet, to keep a baa of clothes for each person in the household. make

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3 mandatory evacuations are in pllce for ocean city... ahead of hurricane irene. roughly 200-thousand people are being told to get out... as the storm moves in closer to the coast.at a high stakes emergency management meeting thursday night... town officials made the call... led by mayor rick meehan. megan gilliland joins us live from ocean city.. where they're bracing for the worst.m? megan? 3

if you're in baltimore city.. you need to act now and prepare for the very real threat of devastation ffom hurricane irene.candace dold is live in fells point to show us how you can take a few simple steps to stay safe. safe. take a look at this... tons of sand line mayor stephanie rawlings blake has made this available so baltimore city residents can have sandbags to protect their . property.this comes after 3

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stay tuned to fox445for the latest on hurricane irene.we have continuing coverage as she makes her way through maryland.saturday you can join us at 7-30 p-m and again for fox45 news at ten. ten.sunday we'll be on the air at 10 a-m... then again on the news at ten.tte latest information can alwwys be found at fox altimmre doo com and at facebook dot com slash fox baltimore.

3 week three of pre- season football.. .and it's a good one for the ravens. ravens.the ravens took on the washington redskins at home... and won-- but not by a llt. it started out rougg for thee ravens...joe flacco had trouble takkng down the redskins' deangelo hall.going into the fourth quarter... with two minutes left ... the ravens were trailing 31 to 27. tyrod taylor loots it for it!the ravens get it back, though...first and goal at the 9.taylor hits and open brandon jones and divee for glory. originally ruled out.. .they review it and say he scored! the ravens lead with 22 seconds left.they beat the redskins.. 34 to 31.here's what head coach john harbaugh had to say about the ravens's victory. 3 that play that uh...that's just a big time football play

playthe ravens next game is thursday , september irst... againsttthe falcons. 3 3 the 11 best days of summer are here!the maryland state &pfair officially opens today.. pwith fox45 night at the fair. fair. this morning we are joined by carrie fellman ... vegetable vendor.good morning.

we have your ticket to everything goinggon at the 130th maryland state fair. fox45 is the media sponsor again this year and we'll air a 30 minute special called "fun at the fair" tonight at 6 o'clock on the c-w baltimore. coming up... the much anticipated martin luther king meeorial dedication is post poned... because of hurricane irene. when it's supposed to be resche. rescheduled. you're waaching fox 45 morning news.. all local.. ((break 1)). -

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the latest in the case concerning a murdered law school grad from maryland. when her suspected killer is scheduled to be in court. court.and we're continuing our coverage on hurricane irene.the outer banks is in her direct sight.we'll have a live report from there.. next. you're watching fox 45 morning news.. all local.. all morning. ((break 2))

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irene as she makes her way toward maryland. we know ocean city could be in the line of fire this weekend ... but we're getting a preview of what irene could bring ... by watching north carolina's outer banks. p they're due for a direct hit átodayá ... and people have been evacuating as past as they can. patrick mcmurtry is live in kill devil hillssalong the outer banks with the latest on the conditons there. 3

3 3 3 3 3 3 new this morning...because of hurriiane irene.. the martin luther king dedication that was scheduled forrthis weekend... in d-c ... has been post poned.it will now take place sometime in september or octoobr. a hearing is scheduled today... for the man charged with murdering a law school graduate from maryland..5-year old stephen mcdaniel is accused of killing 27-year old lauren giddinns in june.the neighbors... and classmates.r giddings as last seen on june 25th.her dismembered body was found days lattr. a man charged with conspiring to steal valuable documents from the maryland historical society... appears in court today.24- year old jason savedoff is expected to enter a plea.he was the assistant to art historian barry landau.

both are facing charges.landau pleaded not guilty and was released. still to come.. as maryland braces for hurricane irene... there are things you need to be prepared for..like the possiblity of plans b---e has in place... inncase that happens. you're watching fox 45 morning news.. all local.. all morning. ((break 3))

as hurricane irene makes it way toward maryland ... bge s already preparing it's customers for possible power outages. high winds and heavy rains have the potential to bring down trees and power lines ... which wwuld leave customers in the dark. bbe does have additional crews on stann-by to deal with whatever irene

brings ... but they're still asking customers to bb prepared and patient. (((pat))) rob gould with bge joins us this morningg with a look at what''sin store over theenext couple of days. -what typically happens in stooms like this-problems cleaning up the trees and

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3 the clock is ticking... for residents and visitors in ocean city. city.a mandatory evacuation is now in place... and officials are telling them they have just hours to evacuate the people are beinggtold to leave. the announcement came thursday night... at a high stakes emergency meeting. "... we would like our visitors to return to their place of residence. alss, we're gging to ask then that all citizees of ocean city seek shelter elsewhere and evacuate ocean city." city."emergency officials have already started stacking sanddags... and are preparing to board up windoos with plywood. megan gilliland joins us live from ocean city.. where they're bracing for the worst.m? megan?

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are here!the maryland state fair officially opens today... with fox45 night at the fair. fair. this morning we are joined by janice coroneos.. she is the suuerintendent of home arts.. good morning,,janice. we have your we have your ticket to

everyyhing going on at the 130th maryland state fair. pox45 is the media sponsor again this year and we'll air a 30 minute special called "fun at the fair" tonight at 6 o'clock on the c-w baltimore. still to come.. all eyes are on irene as she barrels towards the coast.... this is a live look of ocean city where all is clear nowup next... where irene is now... and when we're expected o feel her effects. you're watching fox 45 morning morning. ((break 5)

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3 city officials will be handing ouu sandbags to folks who need them.it's all in preparation for the big storm. storm.candace dold is live in can take a ew simple steps to stay safe. safe.take a look at ttis... broadway and thames street. mayor stephanie rawlingg blake has made this available so baltimore city residents can have sandbags to protect their . property.this comes after the threat of storm surge and flooding like many experienced with hurricane isabel.isabel flooded low lying areas in baltimore's inner harbor eight years ago.at the furniture store, su casa, two feet of water were dumped into the warehouse.now, workers are moving the furniture to higger round in hopes they don't need to relive the nightmare. 54:28 we didn'' nightmare.need to relive the

hopes hey don't higher ground in furniture to moving the now, workers are moving the furniture to higher ground in hopes hey don't need to relive the nightmare. 54:28 we didn't prepare for that 29 and so we came in at about 7 o'clock that morning and literrallyyhad things floating around in the warehouse 35 so we really just don't want to go through that again laughs 39 workers have been putting in time around the clock to get ready forrirene.you should start to work now as well.. all of this sand will be availlble until it is gone.. the mayor wants you to bring a car capable of carrying heavy sand ags and bring a shovel in case all are being used.you should also have proof of residency or ownership with you. 3 - chat- what should their emergency kits? ptay tuned to fox45 for the latest on hurricane irene.we

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3 3 if you're in baatimore city.. you need to act now and prepare for he very real threat of devastation from hurricane irene. irene.candace dold is live in fells point to show us how you can take a few simple steps to stay safe. safe. take a look at this... tons of sand line broadway and thames street. mayor stephanie rawlings blake has made this available so baltimore city residents can have sandbags to protect their roperty. property.this comes afttr the threat of storm surge and flooding like many experienced with hurricane isabel.isabel flooded low lying arees in baltimore's inner harbor eight years ago.at the urniture store, su casa, two feet of water were dumped into the warehouse.now, workerr are moving the furniture to higher ground in hooee they ddn't need to relive the nightmare. 54:28 we didn't prepare for that 29 and so weecame in at about 7 o'clock that morning and literrallyyhad things floating around in the warehouse 35 so we really just

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the 11 best days of summerrare here!the maryland state fair officially opens today... with fox45 night at the fair. fair.this morning we are joined by 4h member, jessica dumsha.good morning, jessica.

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everyone needs a little comedic relief in times like these!it's a good thhnn it's time for "funny fridays."this week, we are talking to comedian neal brennan, who will be at the baltimore comedy factory this weekend. --best known for co-creating chapelle's show show for more information on the for more information on the baltimore

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